Scott’s office announced the award, which it said was made “last week,” in a news release on Monday.

The governor’s office misspelled his name as “Huizinga.” It later sent out an "updated" press release correcting the name.

The press release indicated the award was presented in Davie, which is where Scott appeared on Friday for the Broward Workshop’s annual State of Our County forum. Huizenga, the most prominent member of the group of business leaders, was present at the breakfast forum, and Scott praised him at the beginning of his speech.

But there was no mention that he was naming him a “Great Floridian” – which was a contrast to the other person he gave the honor to last week: football player Tim Tebow.

Unlike the Huizenga announcement, Scott’s office played up the Tebow event in advance, including information on how news outlets could cover the event. Afterward it issued three different press releases about the event, including pictures and video.

The “Great Floridian” award recognizes what the governor’s office called “outstanding achievements of men and women who have made significant contributions to the progress and welfare of Florida.” It’s gone to just 67 individuals since 1981. Past recipients include former governors, Supreme Court justices, civil rights activists and military heroes.

Tebow, 25, is a second string quarterback for the New York Jets. He was a star player at the University of Florida, and won the Heisman Trophy in 2007.

Asked by reporters why he was giving an award to someone who’s so young and has had a mixed career in the NFL, Scott said: “Tim Tebow is a great Floridian. If you look at what he’s done, he’s inspired young children to stay in school, to live a great life. He’s an inspiration. He’s inspired people all across our state [and] all across our country so he’s clearly a great Floridian.”

In a prepared statement, Scott called Huizenga “a hard worker and his determination has created jobs and opportunities for families across our nation. Wayne gives back to our communities and I am honored to recognize his accomplishments."

Huizenga said in a statement he was “deeply humbled” by the award. “For nearly 60 years, I have been fortunate enough to call Florida my home, and it’s rewarding to hear that I may have been able to contribute something to what is surely the most wonderful place in the world to make a living, raise a family and enjoy everything that life has to offer.”

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